Schonfeld's criteria for fat embolism syndrome
Petechiae
Diffuse alveolar infiltrates on CXR
PaO2 < 70 mmHg
Fever > 38 °C
HR > 120 bpm
Respiration rate > 30 bpm
Diagnostic criteria are not met
Reference
S A Schonfeld, Y Ploysongsang, R DiLisio et al. Fat embolism prophylaxis with corticosteroids. A prospective study in high-risk patients. Ann Intern Med. 1983 Oct;99(4):438-43.
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